Malverne students collect bottles to end water crisis

Students from Malverne’s Howard T. Herber Middle School are redeeming used water bottles to donate money that will bring fresh water to communities in need throughout the world.

Malverne rings in Halloween with a bang

Malverne was abuzz with Halloween spirit last weekend as numerous activities and celebrated were hosted by the village of Malverne  itself, the chamber of commerce, and other local businesses. …

Apartments, thrift shop damaged after blaze

Smoke could be seen billowing above Hempstead Avenue just across the street from the West Hempstead Public Library on the afternoon of Wednesday Nov. 2 as a fire broke out above Mi Closet Thrift …

Our Lady of Lourdes to host blood drive to honor veteran

The New York Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Sunday in honor of longtime Malvernite Peter Zullo, who died in 2017, at age 75. Shortly after earning undergraduate and law degrees from St. …

West Hempstead rings in Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe

Malverne Community Theatre marked a decade since its reincorporation with a haunting reading of the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Malverne Community Theatre actually has its origins in the 1967. The …

Abortion looms large at Gillibrand town hall

It’s been nearly four months since the U.S. Supreme Court essentially overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving the decision on whether to allow abortions back to the states. Yet, women’s …

Op-Ed

We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . .

Randi Kreiss

America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage

If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . .

Jerry Kremer

Of course 2024 will be on this year’s ballot

Most elections are about the current candidates, who are seeking a variety of offices all over America. This one, however, will be the equivalent of two elections . . .

Editorial

Thank a crossing guard near you

They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe.